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2004 Volkswagen NEW BEETLE Exterior Lighting Tail Lights Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	485138
Internal NHTSA #	10074541
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	NEW BEETLE
Model Year	2004
File date	30/05/04
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Purchased my third volkswagen new beetle - recognize that my second one, a 2003 was a lemon 5 right rear tail lights replaced and 2 headlights. Also had to have the intermittent wiper relay replaced - see odi #10074539.*ak dealer traded me for a 2004, on 4/6/04 and not even 2 weeks into my purchase, the drivers side window would not operate properly. Thought i was imagining things, especially after my last experience. I put the window down (electronically) and then put it up and it comes down by itself certainly another safety fault of this car. It happened 2 more times before i called the dealer they told me oh, we knew about that bring it in and get it fixed. Oh, here we go again! I buy a new car about every 3-4 years, as i drive a lot and want a very dependable car, with no repairs needed. I will never feel safe in a vw new beetle again. No matter if i never have another problem&& incidient date noted is when the dealer took my car to fix it...............
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Number of Occurences	15
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LAKE STEVENS, WA
VIN pattern	3VWCK31C74MXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	06/04/04
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2004 Volkswagen NEW BEETLE Exterior Lighting Tail Lights Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Volkswagen NEW BEETLE Exterior Lighting Tail Lights Problems, Complaints and Defects

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